NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
5,687 km
3,534 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,687 km
3,534 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
249°
west southwest

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NKS SSA
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code NKS SSA
ICAO Code FKAN SBSV
City Nkongsamba Salvador
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Bahia
Elevation 2,641 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,687 kilometers (3,534 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Cameroon with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Nkongsamba, it's 12:06 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,577 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Nkongsamba Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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